Director of Nursing Services
About The Position
Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Manchester, New Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Services (DON). As part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, the center provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and skilled nursing services in a person-centered environment rooted in compassion, dignity, respect, and excellence. The Director of Nursing Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services throughout the facility. The role focuses on clinical excellence, team development, resident-centered care, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of New Hampshire.
- At least two years of recent long-term care experience.
- At least one year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of skilled nursing facility operations.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Strong knowledge of PPS and MDS processes.
- Strong knowledge of survey compliance and quality measures.
- Strong knowledge of geriatric nursing practices.
Nice To Haves
- Proven leadership experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and improving clinical outcomes.
- Commitment to resident satisfaction and employee engagement.
- Ability to foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all nursing department operations.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care.
- Promote compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and clinical leaders.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality and clinical goals.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, budgets, and nursing resources.
- Support survey readiness and quality improvement initiatives.
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, and pet insurance options.
- 401(k) with a 3% automatic employer contribution after one year of employment.
- Supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
